The Monster is an upcoming horror-thriller film directed by Darren Lynn Bousman and written by James Greer and Jonathan Bernstein. It stars Djimon Hounsou, Lauren LaVera, and Mia Healey.
Two millennials scam unsuspecting tenants by renting out expensive New York City apartments that they do not actually own. The scheme works until they encounter an apartment owner with a hidden agenda, who turns the tables on them.[1]
In October 2024, it was reported that Djimon Hounsou, Lauren LaVera, and Mia Healey were cast in the leading roles.[2][3] Alicia Witt, Neal McDonough, Gina Philips, Jacob Lukas Anderson, Michael Lombardi and David Call were later cast.[4] Darren Lynn Bousman signed on to direct from a script by James Greer and Jonathan Bernstein. Lee Nelson and David Tish from Envision Media Arts, and Mark Burg produced the film.[1]
Principal photography began in November 2024 for five weeks, taking place in the Connecticut cities of Danbury and New Haven.[5]
In December 2024, Republic Pictures acquired worldwide distribution rights to the film.[4]